Conceding that the certification process for light general aviation airplanes has become a complicated and counter-productive morass of rules and restrictions, the FAA has formed a committee whose responsibility will focus on modernizing the design and manufacturing of entry-level Part 23 airplanes.****
FAA officials and industry leaders are hopeful the streamlined regulations will result in lower costs for future aircraft and growth opportunities for the existing Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) manufacturers, while increasing safety across the spectrum of light general aviation airplanes.
